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CRISPR Helps Scientists Develop Canker-resistant Citrus Lines in Less Than a Year
A group of scientists from the University of Florida and Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. were able to generate transgene-free canker-resistant citrus lines using CRISPR-Cas12a/crRNA ribonucleoprotein technology. The study is expected to have significant beneficial impact on the improvement of elite citrus cultivars.

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“Weeping” Gene and CRISPR Combo Can Boost Apple Fruit Production
Cornell University scientists identified a rare gene in apples that can improve orchard fruit production. Combined with gene editing tools, the MdLAYZY1A gene can potentially increase yield and reduce labor costs for apple growers.

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EU Ministers Discuss Proposal on NGTs for the First Time
Agriculture Ministers from the European Union (EU) have met to discuss for the first time the European Commission's (EC) recent proposal on new genomic techniques (NGTs). The discussion saw many EU agriculture ministers welcome the Commission's proposed loosening of gene editing rules as a building block for sustainable farming, while others voiced concerns over potential risks.

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Researchers Modify Shelf-Life of Japanese Luxury Melon Using CRISPR-Cas9
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan used CRISPR-Cas9 to modify the ethylene synthesis pathway in Japanese luxury melon (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus "Harukei-3") to increase its shelf life. The gaseous plant hormone ethylene has been long known to promote fruit ripening and play a certain role in the shelf-life of fruits. Extending the shelf-life of fruits decreases food loss and waste and contributes to global food security.

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